Hooniverse
365 episodes - English - Latest episode: 10 months ago -Cars. Trucks. Life. Things that run. Things that don't. And anything in between. The Hooniverse Podcast is about the intersection of all things automotive and everyday life. That means we'll also talk about anything that pops into our little brains. From beer and wine to dogs to travel, and anything else that strikes our fancy in a given moment. Our attention span is nill. Our episodes are rambling. Pull up a chair, pop on some headphones or turn up the volume in your car, hit play, and stay awhile.Cheers. Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
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Episodes
Ron Hates CarPlay
July 03, 2023 02:26 - 1 hour - 65.5 MBWe're back after a short break... and Ron has been working on his cars! We also talk about Pikes Peak and I've got a new show to tell you all about as well. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Actual Auto News?
May 15, 2023 17:49 - 45 minutes - 41.3 MBHey, we talk about actual automotive news in this one! On the list of things we cover, we've got the 2024 Ford Ranger Raptor, Hyundai N Vision 74 Concept, Toyota Tacoma about to be revealed, Lamborghini Sterrato, and an R34 Nissan Skyline that sold for crazy money. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Silver Arrow FIRE SALE!
May 05, 2023 16:36 - 47 minutes - 43.2 MBRon and I wander through a few fresh auction results from Bring-A-Trailer. We discuss Ron's potential switch-up of his automotive objects of desire. I tease a new project. Then we dive into your questions. Links from the show: https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1967-ford-mustang-fastback-140/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/1984-500sl-mini-go-kart-by-lorinser/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2007-honda-element-20/ https://bringatrailer.com/listing/2002-mercedes-benz-sl500-silver-arrow...
The Jag is Gone
April 20, 2023 16:05 - 50 minutes - 46 MBWe get right into it... I sold the Jag. My 1986 Jaguar XJ6 with the Chevy V8 swap was offered for sale on Cars and Bids, and the auction result was awesome. The car has now traded hands and my garage is empty for the time being. It's time to focus on the Montero and maybe finally get the Mercedes wagon up and running. After we talk about the Jag, we move into the Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Patrick Costello talks Rennervations
April 17, 2023 02:04 - 1 hour - 65.9 MBOur guest today is Patrick Costello. He's a television producer that's handled a lot of automotive content, including Top Gear USA. His most recent project, however, is the new show Rennervations. This is a build show on Disney+ with big ambitions and it's hosted by Jeremy Renner. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Which Humanized Car are YOU?
March 30, 2023 00:00 - 49 minutes - 45.1 MBRon and I talk about: The Dodge Demon 170 Genesis G90 E-Supercharged Mercedes EQS SUV Ron talks about his work trip, I give quick updates on the Jag and the Montero, and then we dive into Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Sprewell Motorsports?
March 16, 2023 18:19 - 1 hour - 55.8 MBIn this episode, we talk about the Audi RS E-Tron GT Project_315/2, Paul Newman's wagon on Bring-A-Trailer, and the upcoming Lamborghini Aventador replacement. After that, we chat about Ron's Lincoln plans and what's going on with my Jaguar and my Montero. Finally, we get to the latest batch of Instagram questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
California is the true Porsche capital of the world
March 09, 2023 23:17 - 1 hour - 67.4 MBRon and I are back after each getting a bit under the weather the last few weeks. In this episode, we talk about Hellcat theft, Z06 prices not hitting reserves, and Porsche action in California. After that, I talk about the Montero and the Jag before we answer your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Project Car Hell
February 17, 2023 19:09 - 1 hour - 57.9 MBProject cars are never done and they're rarely easy, right? This week Jeff talks about the issues he's sorting out on the Jag before it heads over to the smog shop. And out of nowhere, the Montero alternator died in the middle of a drive. Ron is also having issues sorting out minor issues on a project Porsche he helped manage for a friend. After that we talk briefly about the Tesla news related to the recall, then dive into your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spo...
Clash comes back to LA
February 10, 2023 01:36 - 58 minutes - 53.8 MBRon tells us all about the 2nd NASCAR Clash at the Coliseum. We take a look at some recent new car news. I talk about my time with the Kia EV6 GT and the Volvo V60 Polestar. And then we answer some of your questions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Car Flipping Failure
February 02, 2023 17:22 - 1 hour - 66 MBI... forgot to post this one. Oops! In it, Ron and I discuss some recent car flipping failures that could be a sign that the market is normalizing. Who knows for sure though... (Not us, that's for damn sure!) --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Mental Block
January 13, 2023 17:51 - 1 hour - 75.8 MBWe're back after a holiday break, and we have to talk a little bit about the tragic loss that happened while we were away. RIP KB43. After that, we chat a bit about what we did over the break and then dive into some great questions from all of you. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
All About that Bubble Bath Life
December 22, 2022 20:07 - 1 hour - 56.9 MBRon and Jeff talk about the new Ford Lightning electric pickup truck. Then we chat about our own cars before diving into your questions from Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Are You Certified for This?
December 15, 2022 18:12 - 1 hour - 72.5 MBRon tries to guess the sale prices from the recent RM Sotheby's Miami auction. Jeff talks about driving the GR Corolla Morizo and the GMC Hummer EV. Then the pair take on some questions from Instagram. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
We Dislodge the Flap
December 01, 2022 20:22 - 1 hour - 85.4 MBRon and Jeff kick things off by talking about.. Lasik eye surgery? Yes, but then move on to the GR Corolla, their own cars, and then your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
SEMA 2022
November 07, 2022 21:47 - 1 hour - 57.4 MBRon just got back from SEMA so we have to hear about what was cool... and not so cool, from the Las Vegas show. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
In the S I M U L A T I O N
November 01, 2022 19:50 - 1 hour - 78 MBRon and Jeff talk about the Electrikhana, the 24 Hours of Lemons, and then answer viewer/listener questions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Silver Arrow Day Dreams
October 20, 2022 17:38 - 56 minutes - 51.9 MBRon and I talk about: The Hoonigan Indy Car truck 24 Hours of Lemons at Buttonwillow Camping in the Montero Then we get to the questions Follow the two gents we mentioned in this episode: https://www.instagram.com/kevc2002/ https://www.instagram.com/jd2rs/ --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Solo Question Time
October 18, 2022 02:00 - 26 minutes - 23.9 MBIt was a quick trip to Nashville, which didn't actually allow for any recording, so the Solo Question Time episode happens from home. In this one, I answer the twitter and Instagram questions before letting you know about our latest t-shirt from Blipshift! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Pantera Takes That Butt!
October 07, 2022 19:17 - 1 hour - 60.4 MBWe had a technical hiccup in this episode, but we got it sorted. We started recording one night and had to finish the next, but we got through it and discovered that the Pantera takes what it wants... In episode 346, we talk about: Auction Action, good and bad The recent Z06 drag strip numbers Mercedes going with a hybrid setup for the new C63 Then we get to the questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Now It's Just Bulls**t
September 30, 2022 04:23 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBRon and Jeff chat about the state of the Montero, how the Jag has been torturous as of late, and tease the upcoming chats about 24 Hours of Lemons Buttonwillow and the 2022 Land Rover TReK. Then we dive into some of your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
So there's a new Mustang...
September 16, 2022 00:45 - 50 minutes - 46.4 MBRon and Jeff talk about: the 2024 Ford Mustang the Ford Bronco Raptor Ron's Porsche project which is almost done Jeff's Montero and Jaguar highs and lows Then they get to your Twitter and Instagram questions --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Solo Yolo
September 09, 2022 16:17 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBToday, on a solo episode; I cover: Jeep's electrification plans Ford's upcoming 7th Gen Mustang The Montero and the Jag YOUR questions from Instagram --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
You Connect 'Oh!
September 02, 2022 16:36 - 1 hour - 59.7 MBIt's been a bit, but we're back after - let's call it a summer break - Ron and Jeff are here to talk a bit about Monterey Car Week, our own cars, and then get to your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Electric Roadtrippin' (Solo Episode)
August 10, 2022 16:36 - 38 minutes - 35.3 MBI jump in with a solo episode to do a quick recap on Autopia2099 plus my drive up there and back in a Porsche Taycan GTS. After that I take a bunch of questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
The Last Type R looks like a Robot Wang
July 30, 2022 21:02 - 1 hour - 72 MBIn this episode, we go with the flow... and wind up meandering through diatribes about the R8, our own cars, and eventually the Honda Civic Type R. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Heated Seat Subscription Plan
July 21, 2022 17:08 - 49 minutes - 45.3 MBDid you hear automakers are considering charging monthly fees for certain features? BMW is in the news for testing this out in a handful of markets. We think it's insane. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
No Booze Though?
July 15, 2022 19:53 - 48 minutes - 44.6 MBLet's walk through some auction insanity... we're looking at a 1991 Toyota Land Cruiser, a 1967 Porsche 911S Targa, a trio of BMW project cars, an LS3 Business Coupe, a 572-powered Corvette wagon, a 2005 Porsche 911 Carrera S, a 1965 Chevy Impala, and a 1984 Camaro Z28. Then we move on to your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
The title of this one is this!
July 07, 2022 13:00 - 1 hour - 68.9 MBRon and Jeff sit down to talk about a few project cars or race cars; the Hoonipig, the Stanceworks Ferrari, and a 2004 Lexus LX470 one of us should've purchased. After that, we discuss road trips, Autopia2099, and the upcoming LeMons race at Buttonwillow. Finally, we get to the questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Large Person Car Problems with Daniel Cudmore
June 30, 2022 16:55 - 54 minutes - 49.5 MBFriend of the show Daniel Cudmore joins host Jeff Glucker to chat about car problems for the taller gents, life as an actor, cars in general, and then the pair dive into some car questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
The One Where I Show My Credit Car On Screen
June 23, 2022 22:13 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBRon and Jeff are back in action and we're rolling right into some auction results from Bring-A-Trailer. We've got three gross results, and three great results. On the gross side, we have a 1968 Camaro, 1990 Honda CRX, and a 1969 Chevy K5 Blazer. The good results feature a 1999 Chevy Suburban, a 1964 Dodge Polara, and a 1989 Ford Mustang. After digging through those, we answer your questions, talk about some recent press car action, and get an update on the Speakeasy. --- Support this pod...
Solo Shortie
June 09, 2022 18:22 - 24 minutes - 22.7 MBBefore heading out on vacation, I wanted to get an episode out - this one is a solo shortie episode, but Jeff answers a bunch of questions while also rambling about a vehicle he can't fully talk about yet; the Cadillac Escalade-V. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Will I AM NOT
June 02, 2022 19:08 - 1 hour - 66.8 MBRon and Jeff talk about the new Delorean Alpha5, a week spent with a Bentley Flying Spur Hybrid, and why the vintage Mustang market sucks. Then we get to your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Not TUV Approved
May 27, 2022 16:19 - 1 hour - 56.8 MBThis podcast is not TUV approved... but we're still here to talk about a few things today. We want to know when a project car is ever really done? There are some details on Autopia2099 Summer 2022 and then we talk a bit about Hoonigan's This vs That YouTube series. Finally, we then dive into some of your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Time to Sell Things?
May 19, 2022 16:16 - 45 minutes - 42.1 MBRon and Jeff are both considering selling one of their vehicles. This is to fund more nonsense. Which ones do they want to sell and what is the plan if they do sell? We dive into that and also talk about the new Escalade-V, the Hoonipigasus, and answer a bunch of questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Swatch Your Mouth! with guest Nick Ferrell of DC Vintage Watches
May 05, 2022 20:42 - 1 hour - 81.9 MBOur friend Nick Ferrell from DC Vintage Watches is back on the podcast once again. We talk a bit about his old Trooper, modifying car clocks, and then we dive heavy into watch stuff. And we try to understand the vitriol that hard-core watch folks levied at the Omega x Swatch collaboration. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Ron named the Honda Element
April 28, 2022 17:39 - 1 hour - 107 MBDid you know that Ron named the Honda Element? I didn't until this episode! We also talk about some Bring-A-Trailer sales, the Land Rover Defender 90 V8, Hyundai Kona N, our project cars, and then answer your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Trying New Tech
April 21, 2022 22:17 - 46 minutes - 42.5 MBRon and I are back for episode 327, in which we are trying out some new podcast-capture tech. I check in with Ron on the status of his Sh*tbox Speakeasy and his project cars before we get to a handful of your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Zack Klapman is a Mustache Man
April 14, 2022 13:00 - 37 minutes - 34.5 MBZack Klapman is our guest on this episode of the Hooniverse Podcast. We talk about his career moves, how he got to where he is now, and then we answer a bunch of viewer/listener questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Dulcet Tones
April 08, 2022 00:16 - 1 hour - 59.5 MBRon and I are back for the full episode this week and we kick it off by talking about the new GR Corolla. I'm all for it but Ron needs some convincing. After that there's a little chatter on the opening round of Formula Drift, Ron's project car updates, and then we take your questions! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Quasi-Bonus Episode!
April 06, 2022 01:09 - 36 minutes - 33.5 MBYep, we slacked last week... so to make up for it, we're going to have TWO episodes this week. And I'm recording a third episode for next week when I'm on vacation. Today it's just me (Jeff) and I've got some project car updates and then a story about how I'm dumb about knowing how to schedule stuff properly. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
St. Paddy's Podcast Party
March 18, 2022 04:22 - 1 hour - 87.8 MBRon and Jeff celebrate St. Patrick's day with a few stories before diving into the car talk. Jeff has just driven the Porsche 911 GTS Targa, an electric Cobra, and will soon drive the Jeep Grand Cherokee 4XE. Then the two hosts discuss the current states of their project cars. There are more upgrades in store for the Montero, and Ron's Tahoe has a dashcam now. Finally, Ron and Jeff take a moment to single out some folks who are doing great stuff in the industry. --- Support this podcast: ...
Car Person Ascension
March 10, 2022 17:00 - 1 hour - 73 MBJeff was off wrenching on things for eight days while Ron was getting up close and personal with a monster truck. Also, Ron has ascended as a car person... he's getting a garage space with some friends. There's some talk about our own cars, the new Acura Integra, and then we answer your questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Ramble On! (Again!)
March 03, 2022 17:20 - 1 hour - 77.3 MBThis episode broke, but I fixed it - and in the beginning, we ramble on about non-car stuff before diving into actual car talk. We also take a bunch of questions. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Re-Do!
February 24, 2022 14:00 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWe missed a week due to some technical issues, so this episode is a sort of re-do. In it, hosts Jeff and Ron muse about their day-to-day goings-on before Ron reveals that one of his project vehicles was recently broken into. It's a C10 pickup and it's an odd target considering it's in a locked yard with no headlights. People suck... but thankfully, this podcast soldiers on at least, right? --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Dishing on Dashcams with Nextbase
February 10, 2022 18:17 - 29 minutes - 27.4 MBJeff Chu from Nextbase is on the podcast to talk all things Dashcam. We cover what's in store for the future of this segment, why you should pick one dashcam over another, and find out the craziest dashcam video that Jeff has seen. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Big Bucks at Barrett!
February 03, 2022 14:00 - 55 minutes - 50.9 MBRon and Jeff discuss the recent insanity in auction prices at Barrett-Jackson Scottsdale and Mecum's Kissimmee auction. The duo talks about the Daytona 24 Hour Race, answer some questions from Instagram, then give updates on their various project vehicles. The most important one? The Montero is back in action! --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
From television to old trucks with guest Lyn Woodward
January 27, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 77 MBLyn Woodward is a great person to chat with about how they made their way into the industry. It's a path unlike a lot of other folks, and it's landed here in a place with a great audience, some cool project cars, and a lot of stories to tell. This includes her off-road adventures with the Rebelle Rally, her two-door first-gen Mitsubishi Montero, and so much more. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Jarod DeAnda on YOLLO and the Ranch Water Hour Spectacular
January 20, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 83.1 MBJarod DeAnda is the voice of Formula Drift. He's also touching a whole lot of the automotive enthusiast realm right now, and on top of that, he's a hell of a great guy and a good storyteller. --- Support this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/hooniverse/support
Watches and Wheels with Nick Ferrell of DC Vintage Watches
January 13, 2022 14:00 - 1 hour - 75.3 MBAn intersection of the watch and car world? That NEVER happens! It's happening here on the podcast with guest Nick Ferrell. He's the owner of DC Vintage Watches, which sells and sources all sorts of great vintage timepieces. Most of them are priced exceptionally reasonably as well since he specializes in old Seiko timepieces. We also talk about Nick's long-time-owned Isuzu Trooper, and a bit about how the watch and car world often intertwine. Check out Nick's store at https://www.dcvintagew...